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Greece has reopened many asylum cases for Syrians and Afghans, asking some to return to their home countries. This follows the official end of wars in Syria and Afghanistan, but many refugees and their lawyers say these countries are still unsafe to go back to.
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Greece reopened about 1,200 asylum cases for Syrians in February after the Syrian civil war officially ended.
Afghan asylum cases are also being reviewed following the Taliban takeover in 2021.
Notices to reconsider asylum status have mainly been sent to men from Syria and Afghanistan.
Refugees like Bashir, who have built lives in Greece, are concerned and unsure if their families will be forced to leave.
Lawyers argue that Syria and Afghanistan remain dangerous and question the criteria for declaring these places safe.
Some refugees fear persecution if they return, especially because of their political beliefs or past situations.
Greece’s Migration Minister said the government aims to review and possibly revoke temporary asylum statuses.
Greece had suspended some asylum applications last year, mainly affecting Muslim asylum seekers from Libya.
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Flooding has severely affected the Deir Ezzor province in eastern Syria for several days. The rising Euphrates River caused whole villages and farmland to be underwater, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes.
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The flooding hit Deir Ezzor province in eastern Syria.
The Euphrates River level suddenly rose, causing the floods.
Villages and farmland in the area were completely submerged.
Thousands of residents had to evacuate their homes.
The Euphrates River starts in Turkey before flowing through Syria.
The flooding has lasted for several days.
The situation has caused significant damage to the local community and land.
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Kuwait's military said it stopped missile and drone attacks on its territory. This came after the US said it hit Iranian military sites, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they attacked a US base in response.
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Kuwait's air defense intercepted missiles and drones on Monday.
The attacks followed US strikes on Iranian military locations over the weekend.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have targeted a US base as retaliation.
The incident is part of ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
No details were given about damage or casualties from the intercepted attacks.
The situation highlights regional conflict dynamics involving Kuwait, the US, and Iran.
The article mentions related ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Lebanon but focuses on the US-Iran-Kuwait events.
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China sent coast guard ships near Taiwan to oppose talks between Japan and the Philippines about setting their maritime boundaries. China said this move protects its marine claims, while Taiwan rejected China's claims and is monitoring the Chinese ships.
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China dispatched coast guard ships east of Taiwan to challenge Japan-Philippines maritime talks.
The talks aim to define exclusive economic zones (EEZ) and continental shelves in the Philippine Sea.
China claims these talks violate its territorial rights, citing its claim over Taiwan and nearby waters.
China’s maritime claims are based on the “nine-dash line,” covering Taiwan and much of the South China Sea.
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the talks and rejected China’s sovereignty claims.
The Chinese patrol included two large coast guard cutters named Daishan (5,000 tons) and Baita (3,800 tons).
Taiwan’s coast guard monitored the Chinese ships with its patrol vessel Changbin (600 tons).
Taiwan accused China of using political tactics and information warfare in the region.
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Ukraine is using a US-made Hornet drone, partially guided by artificial intelligence (AI), to attack Russian supply convoys. The drone can fly silently, identify targets, and strike with a small explosive payload, disrupting Russian logistics on the front lines.
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The Hornet drone is made in the US by Perennial Autonomy, a company started by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
It has a 2-meter wingspan, flies over 100 km quietly with an electric motor, and carries a 4.5 kg explosive.
The drone uses AI and two cameras to partly pilot itself, helping it avoid Russian signal jamming.
Ukraine increased its use of mid-range strikes beyond 20 km in early 2026.
Elite Ukrainian units like the Azov Brigade have publicly shared videos of the drone hitting Russian targets.
Russian sources say the drone is disrupting supply routes seriously and is hard to detect before it attacks.
The drone launches from a catapult and can fly at around 200 meters altitude while searching for targets.
Perennial Autonomy and the Ukrainian army did not comment on the drone’s AI system details.
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The third and final season of the HBO show Euphoria has received mixed reactions from fans, with some noting it feels different from earlier seasons. Actor Toby Wallace, who joined the cast this season, said he understands the reactions and praised the show's creator for trying something new. The season includes a tribute to actor Angus Cloud, who passed away in 2023.
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Euphoria’s third season is confirmed as the last season by creator Sam Levinson.
The show covers intense topics like drug smuggling, making erotic videos, and revenge violence.
Toby Wallace plays a white supremacist drug dealer named Wayne in this season.
Wallace was already a fan of the show before joining and supports the creative changes made.
Main cast members include Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi, who have become well-known actors.
The season finale features a tribute to Angus Cloud, who died in 2023, using old footage to include him.
Fans have been divided, with some saying the new season’s tone is different from the first two.
Wallace described the cast as welcoming and praised Zendaya’s acting skills.
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The French navy stopped a Russian oil tanker named Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean near France. The Russian government called this action illegal and asked for information about its citizens on the ship.
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The French navy seized the oil tanker Tagor.
The tanker is linked to Russia and under sanctions.
The seizure happened about 700 kilometers west of France.
Russia’s government said the act was illegal and similar to piracy.
The Russian embassy in Paris requested information about Russian citizens on board the tanker.
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The Israeli military captured Beaufort Castle, a historic fortress in southern Lebanon, during a military operation against the group Hezbollah. The castle is strategically important because it overlooks a large area of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, giving Israeli forces a significant advantage.
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Beaufort Castle is a 900-year-old fortress built by Crusaders in the 12th century.
It is located on a high hilltop near Nabatieh, a major city in southern Lebanon.
The castle has changed control many times and was used by Palestinian fighters before Israel took it in 1982.
Israeli forces occupied the castle until 2000 and recently recaptured it amid fighting with Hezbollah.
The castle provides a key observation point over southern Lebanon, northern Israel, the western Bekaa Valley, the Golan Heights, and northern Galilee.
The capture aims to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure and secure Israel’s border area.
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reports over 3,400 killed and more than 10,000 wounded in Israeli attacks since early March.
Fighting around the castle included air strikes and ground clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters.
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President Donald Trump told critics to stay calm as tensions rise between the US and Iran. The US struck Iranian military sites recently, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked a US airbase in response. Meanwhile, political and military clashes between the two countries continue amid ongoing ceasefire talks.
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President Trump said the conflict with Iran "will all work out well in the end" despite criticism.
The US carried out strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted a US airbase after the US attack.
Missile and drone attacks were intercepted over Kuwait, which hosts a large US base.
The US and Iran have periodically exchanged attacks since a ceasefire began in early April.
The conflict began on 28 February, involving the US and Israel attacking Iran and its allies.
The war has caused thousands of deaths, mostly in Iran and Lebanon, and affected global energy prices.
Negotiations for a long-lasting peace deal between the US and Iran are still ongoing.
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President Donald Trump's oil blockade on Cuba has caused a garbage crisis in Havana, where fuel shortages have stopped garbage trucks from collecting trash. The large piles of waste create health risks by attracting disease-carrying mosquitoes during the summer.
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The U.S. oil blockade limits fuel supplies in Cuba, especially in Havana.
Garbage trucks cannot run properly due to lack of gasoline.
Trash piles up in the streets, sometimes blocking homes and causing residents to burn garbage to reduce it.
Rain worsens the problem by flooding clogged streets.
Health experts warn that the trash could lead to outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses.
A street cleaner in Havana earns about $9 per month and struggles with the garbage buildup near his home.
The trash crisis is one of the most visible effects of the U.S. blockade on Cuba.
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President Donald Trump expressed hope that Iran wants to reach a deal to reduce conflict, saying things will work out well. Meanwhile, the U.S. military conducted strikes targeting Iranian radar and drone sites in response to Iran shooting down an American drone, and Iran retaliated by attacking a U.S. airbase linked to those strikes.
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President Trump said on Truth Social that Iran "really wants to make a deal" and urged critics to relax.
The U.S. military launched "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran shot down a U.S. drone.
U.S. Central Command said the strikes targeted locations in Goruk and Qeshm Island.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard responded by attacking a U.S. airbase connected to the recent U.S. strikes.
Kuwait intercepted missiles and drone attacks, which it blamed on Iran.
Iran warned that future U.S. aggression would face stronger retaliation.
Kuwait is a U.S. ally and was affected by the missile and drone attacks.
The conflict involves ongoing exchanges of strikes and retaliatory actions between the U.S. and Iran.
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An international court ruled that the UK does not have to pay Rwanda more than £100 million over a failed migrant deportation plan started by Boris Johnson’s government. The court decided the UK was not responsible for two years of payments after the plan was canceled in 2024.
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The UK made a deal in 2022 with Rwanda to send some asylum seekers arriving illegally to Rwanda.
The plan faced legal and political problems and was declared illegal by the UK Supreme Court.
When Keir Starmer became UK prime minister in 2024, he canceled the scheme.
Rwanda sued the UK for over £100 million, saying the UK broke the agreement and owed money.
The court ruled the UK did not have to pay two years of outstanding costs linked to the plan.
Only four people went to Rwanda under the scheme, and all were voluntary.
The UK had already paid about £290 million to Rwanda before the plan ended.
Rwanda claimed it was not properly informed before the UK canceled the deal and had spent a lot preparing for it.
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A suspected bomb left from World War II exploded under a house in a fishing village in Indonesia's Papua region, killing five people and injuring nearly 20. The explosion destroyed nine homes and caused some people to be reported missing as authorities search for victims and investigate.
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The explosion happened under a stilt house in eastern Papua, Indonesia.
Five people died and about 19 were treated for minor injuries.
Nine homes were destroyed by the blast.
The bomb is believed to be leftover from World War II.
Three people are still missing, and some body parts were found but not identified.
Indonesia was a major World War II battle area with Japanese and Allied forces fighting there.
Similar old war bombs have caused explosions or been safely defused in other countries recently.
Authorities are continuing the search for victims and investigating the explosion.
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Kuwait activated its air defenses following an attack by Iran. Iran said it targeted a U.S. base to respond to recent attacks against itself. Kuwait's foreign ministry called the attack “heinous.”
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Kuwait turned on its air defense systems after an attack.
The attack came from Iran.
Iran claimed it hit a U.S. base.
Iran said the attack was retaliation for previous attacks on Iran.
Kuwait’s foreign ministry condemned the attack strongly.
The incident involves tensions between Iran and the United States.
No further details about damage or casualties were mentioned.
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A 13-year-old girl died after entering a river in North Yorkshire, and a boy is missing in South Yorkshire, bringing the UK heatwave’s water-related death toll to at least 15. The heatwave caused record high temperatures across the UK, increasing the number of accidents in rivers, lakes, and the sea.
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A 13-year-old girl was rescued from the River Wharfe in North Yorkshire but later died in hospital.
An 11-year-old boy has been missing since entering the River Don in South Yorkshire.
At least 15 people have died in water-related incidents during the recent heatwave in the UK.
The heatwave brought record temperatures, including 35.1°C (95.2°F) in parts of London.
Water-related deaths tend to rise in summer when more people swim or enter water bodies.
Men in their 60s are the most common group to die in water accidents.
Most water deaths happen in inland waters like rivers and reservoirs, rather than the sea.
The heatwave ended with cooler weather, rain, and thunderstorms expected.
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The French navy, supported by the United Kingdom, stopped and boarded a Russian oil tanker suspected of breaking international sanctions. The tanker was caught in the Atlantic Ocean while flying a false flag and was nearly empty during the inspection.
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The French navy and UK forces intercepted the oil tanker named Tagor on Sunday in the Atlantic Ocean.
The tanker was suspected of being part of Russia’s sanction-avoidance "shadow fleet."
Tagor was sailing from Murmansk, Russia, and heading to Limbe in Cameroon while falsely flying a Cameroonian flag.
The tanker is under European Union and U.S. sanctions and had frequently changed flags.
Authorities boarded the ship to check if its flag was valid and to enforce international laws.
Russia uses a large fleet of ships to evade sanctions linked to its war in Ukraine.
France has boarded several similar ships in recent months, sometimes imposing fines or detaining vessels.
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized these detentions as “piracy.”
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Ethiopia is holding parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party expected to win by a large margin. Voting is not happening in the Tigray region due to past conflict and ongoing political problems, while fighting in other regions has also disrupted the process.
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Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote in elections held on Monday.
No voting is taking place in the northern Tigray region because of political unrest following a civil war from 2020 to 2022.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is projected to dominate the elections against a divided opposition.
Abiy has been prime minister since 2018 and previously won 410 out of 484 parliamentary seats in 2021.
Fighting continues in Oromia and Amhara regions between government forces and armed groups, affecting some voting areas.
The 2022 peace deal ended the Tigray civil war, but recent political moves have raised fears of new conflict.
Opposition parties accuse the government of limiting their activities and arresting leaders, which the government denies.
Abiy won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for peace efforts with Eritrea, although relations have soured recently over territorial access disputes.
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This article discusses the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth. It highlights how Monroe is still widely known today, but also explores her life as a complex and thoughtful woman who challenged society’s expectations.
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Marilyn Monroe was born 100 years ago.
She remains one of the most famous cultural figures of the 20th century.
Popular culture often shows her as a glamorous, simple "dumb blonde."
Biographer Michelle Morgan says Monroe was determined and curious.
Monroe challenged the limits set by Hollywood and society.
Morgan wrote a book called "The Seven Year Itch, and the Birth of an Unlikely Feminist."
The article is based on an interview with Michelle Morgan.
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France and its partners, including Britain, stopped a Russian oil tanker named the Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. The tanker was suspected of breaking international rules by avoiding sanctions on Russian oil.
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The interception happened on a Sunday morning in international waters.
The action was a joint effort by France, the United Kingdom, and other allied countries.
President Emmanuel Macron shared news of the event on social media.
The tanker was accused of trying to bypass sanctions placed on Russian oil.
Sanctions are rules that countries use to limit trade and pressure governments.
The operation took place recently, with the announcement on June 1, 2026.
The Tagor is the name of the Russian oil tanker involved in this event.
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Israel bombed and destroyed Arch Almoulouk, a resort and restaurant in southern Lebanon owned by well-known Lebanese chef Husen Fayad. This place was famous in the area and had provided free meals to families displaced by the war.
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Arch Almoulouk was a resort and restaurant in Wadi al-Hujeir, southern Lebanon.
The restaurant was owned by Lebanese chef Husen Fayad.
It was widely known as a beloved landmark in southern Lebanon.
During the war, the restaurant gave free meals to families who had lost their homes.
Images show that the building was reduced to rubble after the bombing.
The destruction happened during ongoing fighting involving Israel.
The restaurant’s loss affects both local culture and humanitarian support in the region.
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